Hood
Opening the hood
Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the
necessary professional technical training.
If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guidelines,
have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◄
Never reach into the engine compartment
Never reach into the intermediate spaces
or gaps in the engine compartment. Otherwise,
there is risk of injury, e.g. from rotating or hot
parts.◄
1. Pull the lever.
2. Press the release handle and open the hood.
3. Be careful of protruding parts on the hood.
Danger of injury when the hood is open
There is a danger of injury from protruding
parts when the hood is open.◄
Closing the hood
Let the hood drop from a height of approx.
16 in/40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully.
Make sure you hear the engine compartment lid engage.
Hood open when driving
If you see any signs that the hood is not
completely closed while driving, pull over immediately
and close it securely.◄
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the
hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◄
See also:
All around the center console
1 Headliner
2 Control Display
3 Glove compartment, top/bottom
4 Air vent
5 Hazard warning system
Central locking system
6 Radio
CD/Multimedia
7 Automatic climate control
8 Controller with ...
Wheels and tires
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not avai ...
Connecting electrical appliances
In your BMW, when the engine is running or the ignition is switched on, you can
use electrical devices such as a hand lamp, car vacuum cleaner, etc. if at least
one of the following sockets is ava ...